Federal SLDS Grants Support Robust State Data Ecosystems
The federal SLDS grant program supports state efforts to build data systems that collect data across multiple agencies.
What Is Labor Market Information and How Can Community Colleges Use It?
State data systems must be designed to provide community college leaders with access to data, including labor market information (LMI),…
Supporting Success: The Postsecondary Student Success Act
PSSA reflects how leaders are prioritizing evidence-based practices to support student retention, completion, and success.
Reimagining State Data Systems: Actionable Strategies from a Federal–State Conversation
Federal and state data leaders convened to discuss key challenges to and opportunities for modernizing SLDSs.
State Data Systems Are Key to Making the President’s Priorities a Reality
President Biden has laid out a variety of policies that could positively impact the education and workforce journeys of individuals…
Future Black Teachers Need Access to Data
Black teacher candidates need access to information about the supports that are available to them as they complete their…
On-Track Indicators: A Powerful Data-Based Tool for Action
Robust, timely state data is critical to ensuring that every student graduates on time.
State Legislation Update: Four Promising Data Bills We’re Watching
The 2024 state legislative season is underway, with 44 states and the District of Columbia currently in session—and it’s already…
Federal Leaders Can Enable State Access to Military Enlistment Data
Partnership with the DoD could enable states to provide military enlistment data to audiences who need it.
Federal Leaders Can Clear the Way for State Access to Federal Student Aid Data
Federal guidance on FSA data sharing can ensure information gets into the hands of those who need it most.
Three State Actions We’re Watching For in 2024
State legislators are hitting the ground running in 2024, here's what we're looking for.
Getting the Facts Straight about Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems
Learn about common questions on linking data across sectors and how to navigate them.
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